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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.37 and 34.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.37 and 34.92 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.37 = 34.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.37 = 34.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.37 × 34.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 3,086.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086.04/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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