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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.61 and 43.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.61 and 43.49 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.61 = 43.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.61 = 43.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.61 × 43.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,852.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852.99/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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