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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.46 and 52.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.46 and 52.95 is: 73.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.46 = 52.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.46 = 52.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.46 × 52.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 4,683.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683.96/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.08

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