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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.85 and 58.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.85 and 58.66 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.85 = 58.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.85 = 58.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.85 × 58.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 5,211.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,211.87/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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