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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.67 and 56.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.67 and 56.48 is: 77.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.67 = 56.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.67 = 56.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.67 × 56.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 5,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007.78/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.98

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