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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 38.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 38.01 is: 52.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.65 = 38.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.65 = 38.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.65 × 38.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,369.59/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.46

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