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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 88.44 and 38.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 88.44 and 38.23 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 88.44 = 38.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/88.44 = 38.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 88.44 × 38.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 3,381.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381.06/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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