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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.19 and 58.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.19 and 58.49 is: 87.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.19 = 58.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.19 = 58.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.19 × 58.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 5,683.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683.86/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.57

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