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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 88.76 and 42.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 88.76 and 42.48 is: 58.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 88.76 = 42.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/88.76 = 42.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 88.76 × 42.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 3,770.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,770.63/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.64

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