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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.73 and 35.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.73 and 35.19 is: 48.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.73 = 35.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.73 = 35.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.73 × 35.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 3,122.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122.41/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.56

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