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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.54 and 35.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.54 and 35.05 is: 48.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.54 = 35.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.54 = 35.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.54 × 35.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 3,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103.33/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.37

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