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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.56, 88.56 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.56, 88.56 and 58.80 is: 80.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.56 : 88.56 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.56/88.56 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.56x = 88.56 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.56x = 5,207.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207.33/64.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.66

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