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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 88.73 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 88.73 and 43.66 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 88.73 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/88.73 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 88.73 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 3,873.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873.51/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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