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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.67 and 43.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.67 and 43.54 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.67 = 43.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.67 = 43.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.67 × 43.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860.69/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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