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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 88.64 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 88.64 and 56.08 is: 77.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 88.64 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/88.64 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 88.64 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 4,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,970.93/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.33

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