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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 88.84 and 42.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 88.84 and 42.57 is: 58.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 88.84 = 42.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/88.84 = 42.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 88.84 × 42.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 3,781.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781.92/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.72

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