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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 89.45 and 58.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 89.45 and 58.56 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 89.45 = 58.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/89.45 = 58.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 89.45 × 58.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,238.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,238.19/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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