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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.29 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.29 and 54.27 is: 74.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.29 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.29 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.29 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791.50/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.65

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