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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 89 and 58.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 89 and 58.85 is: 81.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 89 = 58.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/89 = 58.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 89 × 58.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 5,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,237.65/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.43

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