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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.82 and 52.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.82 and 52.76 is: 72.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.82 = 52.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.82 = 52.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.82 × 52.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 4,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.44/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.85

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