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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.18 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.18 and 58.10 is: 79.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.18 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.18 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.18 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 5,123.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123.26/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.85

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