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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.58 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.58 and 35.07 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.58 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.58 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.58 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 3,106.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106.66/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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