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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.02 and 58.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.02 and 58.64 is: 87.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.02 = 58.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.02 = 58.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.02 × 58.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689.25/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.85

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