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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 88.71 and 52.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 88.71 and 52.03 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 88.71 = 52.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/88.71 = 52.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 88.71 × 52.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 4,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615.58/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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