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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.26 and 43.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.26 and 43.26 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.26 = 43.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.26 = 43.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.26 × 43.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,818.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,818.13/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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