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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 95.88 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 95.88 and 54.48 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 95.88 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/95.88 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 95.88 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 5,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.54/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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