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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 88.61 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 88.61 and 43.50 is: 60.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 88.61 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/88.61 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 88.61 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 3,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853.87/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.02

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