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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 88.44 and 43.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 88.44 and 43.34 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 88.44 = 43.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/88.44 = 43.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 88.44 × 43.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832.99/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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