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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.38 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.38 and 39.15 is: 54.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.38 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.38 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.38 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,460.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460.56/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.04

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