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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.60 and 58.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.60 and 58.40 is: 87.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.60 = 58.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.60 = 58.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.60 × 58.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 5,641.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641.44/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.44

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