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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.54 and 56.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.54 and 56.10 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.54 = 56.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.54 = 56.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.54 × 56.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 4,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967.09/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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