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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.80 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.80 and 58.28 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.80 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.80 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.80 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 5,175.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175.26/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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