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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 88.68 and 43.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 88.68 and 43.56 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 88.68 = 43.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/88.68 = 43.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 88.68 × 43.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 3,862.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,862.90/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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