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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.49 and 42.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.49 and 42.30 is: 58.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.49 = 42.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.49 = 42.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.49 × 42.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,743.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,743.23/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.33

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