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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 88.20 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 88.20 and 54.84 is: 75.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 88.20 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/88.20 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 88.20 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 4,836.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,836.89/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.52

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