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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 89.32 and 42.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 89.32 and 42.58 is: 58.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 89.32 = 42.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/89.32 = 42.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 89.32 × 42.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 3,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,803.25/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.76

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