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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.38 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.38 and 54.83 is: 75.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.38 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.38 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.38 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,845.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845.82/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.49

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