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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.50 and 52.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.50 and 52.40 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.50 = 52.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.50 = 52.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.50 × 52.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,637.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,637.40/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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