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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 96.50 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 96.50 and 58.16 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 96.50 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/96.50 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 96.50 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 5,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,612.44/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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