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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 88.18 and 54.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 88.18 and 54.30 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 88.18 = 54.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/88.18 = 54.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 88.18 × 54.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 4,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,788.17/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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