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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.49 and 52.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.49 and 52.49 is: 72.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.49 = 52.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.49 = 52.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.49 × 52.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.53/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.36

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