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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.02, 88.30 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.02, 88.30 and 39.46 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.02 : 88.30 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.02/88.30 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.02x = 88.30 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.02x = 3,484.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484.32/64.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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