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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.27 and 58.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.27 and 58.77 is: 87.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.27 = 58.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.27 = 58.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.27 × 58.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 5,657.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,657.31/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.69

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