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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.32 and 54.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.32 and 54.31 is: 74.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.32 = 54.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.32 = 54.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.32 × 54.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,796.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,796.60/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.79

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