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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.80 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.80 and 58.50 is: 80.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.80 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.80 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.80 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 5,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.80/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.76

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