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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.37 and 52.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.37 and 52.43 is: 72.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.37 = 52.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.37 = 52.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.37 × 52.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 4,632.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632.54/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.29

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