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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.54 and 42.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.54 and 42.35 is: 58.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.54 = 42.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.54 = 42.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.54 × 42.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 3,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749.67/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.46

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