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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.43 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.43 and 34.97 is: 48.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.43 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.43 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.43 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092.24/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.26

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