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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 88.80 and 52.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 88.80 and 52.04 is: 71.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 88.80 = 52.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/88.80 = 52.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 88.80 × 52.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 4,621.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621.15/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.89

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