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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 88.88 and 48.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 88.88 and 48.85 is: 67.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 88.88 = 48.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/88.88 = 48.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 88.88 × 48.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 4,341.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,341.32/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.49

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