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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 88.77 and 58.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 88.77 and 58.53 is: 80.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 88.77 = 58.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/88.77 = 58.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 88.77 × 58.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 5,195.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195.71/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.42

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