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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 88.44 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 88.44 and 43.42 is: 59.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 88.44 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/88.44 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 88.44 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 3,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.06/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.89

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