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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 89.04 and 58.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 89.04 and 58.68 is: 80.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 89.04 = 58.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/89.04 = 58.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 89.04 × 58.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 5,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,224.87/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.56

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