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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 96.29 and 58.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 96.29 and 58.84 is: 88.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 96.29 = 58.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/96.29 = 58.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 96.29 × 58.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 5,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.70/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.09

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