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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 88.62 and 42.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 88.62 and 42.42 is: 58.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 88.62 = 42.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/88.62 = 42.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 88.62 × 42.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 3,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759.26/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.52

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