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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.12 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.12 and 58.18 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.12 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.12 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.12 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 5,184.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184.27/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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