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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.42 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.42 and 38.20 is: 52.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.42 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.42 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.42 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,377.64/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.71

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