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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 95.88 and 58.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 95.88 and 58.48 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 95.88 = 58.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/95.88 = 58.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 95.88 × 58.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 5,606.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606.66/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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