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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 88.32 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 88.32 and 39.43 is: 54.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 88.32 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/88.32 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 88.32 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 3,482.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482.46/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.41

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