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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 97.23 and 58.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 97.23 and 58.62 is: 88.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 97.23 = 58.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/97.23 = 58.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 97.23 × 58.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 5,699.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,699.62/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.41

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