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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.44 and 34.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.44 and 34.98 is: 48.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.44 = 34.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.44 = 34.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.44 × 34.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093.34/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.27

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