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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 88.70 and 38.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 88.70 and 38.40 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 88.70 = 38.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/88.70 = 38.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 88.70 × 38.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 3,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406.08/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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