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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 88.93 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 88.93 and 58.31 is: 80.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 88.93 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/88.93 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 88.93 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 5,185.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,185.51/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.55

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