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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 88.42 and 34.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 88.42 and 34.96 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 88.42 = 34.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/88.42 = 34.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 88.42 × 34.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 3,091.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091.43/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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