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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88 and 63.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88 and 63.28 is: 86.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88 = 63.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88 = 63.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88 × 63.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,568.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568.64/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.90

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