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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 88.64 and 58.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 88.64 and 58.72 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 88.64 = 58.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/88.64 = 58.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 88.64 × 58.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 5,204.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.94/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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