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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 88.36 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 88.36 and 39.11 is: 53.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 88.36 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/88.36 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 88.36 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 3,455.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455.32/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.98

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