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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.61 and 42.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.61 and 42.35 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.61 = 42.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.61 = 42.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.61 × 42.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 3,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751.98/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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