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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 89.28 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 89.28 and 58.49 is: 80.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 89.28 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/89.28 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 89.28 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 5,221.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,221.99/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.79

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