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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.69 and 43.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.69 and 43.57 is: 60.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.69 = 43.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.69 = 43.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.69 × 43.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 3,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864.22/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.10

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