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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 39.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 39.67 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.65 = 39.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.65 = 39.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.65 × 39.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,516.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516.75/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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