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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 89.16 and 42.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 89.16 and 42.78 is: 59.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 89.16 = 42.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/89.16 = 42.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 89.16 × 42.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 3,814.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814.26/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.07

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