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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 88.86 and 42.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 88.86 and 42.60 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 88.86 = 42.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/88.86 = 42.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 88.86 × 42.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 3,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,785.44/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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