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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.56 and 42.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.56 and 42.36 is: 58.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.56 = 42.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.56 = 42.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.56 × 42.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 3,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751.40/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.47

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