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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.36 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.36 and 58.44 is: 87.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.36 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.36 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.36 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 5,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,631.28/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.67

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