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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 88.77 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 88.77 and 54.45 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 88.77 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/88.77 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 88.77 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 4,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.53/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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