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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.65 and 43.50 is: 60.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.65 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.65 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.65 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856.28/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.04

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