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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.82 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.82 and 58.11 is: 80.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.82 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.82 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.82 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 5,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,161.04/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.22

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