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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.05, 88.44 and 53.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.05, 88.44 and 53.79 is: 74.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.05 : 88.44 = 53.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.05/88.44 = 53.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.05x = 88.44 × 53.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.05x = 4,757.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757.19/64.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.27

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