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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 88.62 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 88.62 and 54.48 is: 75.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 88.62 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/88.62 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 88.62 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 4,828.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,828.02/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.20

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