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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 96.94 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 96.94 and 58.01 is: 86.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 96.94 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/96.94 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 96.94 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 5,622.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,622.71/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.75

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