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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.45 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.45 and 39.19 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.45 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.45 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.45 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,466.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.36/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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