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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 88.36 and 43.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 88.36 and 43.30 is: 59.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 88.36 = 43.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/88.36 = 43.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 88.36 × 43.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 3,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825.99/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.73

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