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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.52 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.52 and 58.73 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.52 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.52 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.52 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 5,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668.62/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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