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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 96.52 and 33.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 96.52 and 33.88 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 96.52 = 33.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/96.52 = 33.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 96.52 × 33.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 3,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270.10/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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