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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 88.88 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 88.88 and 57.84 is: 79.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 88.88 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/88.88 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 88.88 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 5,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.82/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.60

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