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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.29 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.29 and 58.46 is: 87.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.29 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.29 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.29 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 5,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,628.34/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.22

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