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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.74 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.74 and 42.52 is: 58.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.74 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.74 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.74 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 3,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,773.22/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.66

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