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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 88.95 and 58.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 88.95 and 58.10 is: 79.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 88.95 = 58.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/88.95 = 58.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 88.95 × 58.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,167.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,167.55/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.88

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