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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.44 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.44 and 54.41 is: 75.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.44 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.44 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.44 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812.02/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.04

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