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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.46 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.46 and 39.55 is: 54.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.46 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.46 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.46 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 3,498.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,498.59/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.59

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