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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 88.40 and 52.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 88.40 and 52.34 is: 72.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 88.40 = 52.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/88.40 = 52.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 88.40 × 52.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 4,626.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626.15/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.13

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