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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 88.62 and 56.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 88.62 and 56.40 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 88.62 = 56.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/88.62 = 56.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 88.62 × 56.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 4,998.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998.17/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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