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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.15, 88.49 and 43.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.15, 88.49 and 43.40 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.15 : 88.49 = 43.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.15/88.49 = 43.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.15x = 88.49 × 43.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.15x = 3,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,840.80/64.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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