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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 88.24 and 57.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 88.24 and 57.58 is: 79.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 88.24 = 57.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/88.24 = 57.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 88.24 × 57.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 5,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,080.49/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.16

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