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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.20 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.20 and 54.36 is: 74.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.20 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.20 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.20 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 4,794.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,794.55/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.82

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