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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.36 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.36 and 38.16 is: 52.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.36 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.36 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.36 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 3,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371.61/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.66

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