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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 88.42 and 38.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 88.42 and 38.19 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 88.42 = 38.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/88.42 = 38.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 88.42 × 38.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 3,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376.76/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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