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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 88.50 and 42.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 88.50 and 42.33 is: 58.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 88.50 = 42.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/88.50 = 42.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 88.50 × 42.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 3,746.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,746.21/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.35

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