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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.29 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.29 and 58.77 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.29 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.29 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.29 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 5,188.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.80/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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