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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.78 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.78 and 43.60 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.78 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.78 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.78 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 3,870.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870.81/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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