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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.33, 88.73 and 43.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.33, 88.73 and 43.63 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.33 : 88.73 = 43.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.33/88.73 = 43.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.33x = 88.73 × 43.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.33x = 3,871.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871.29/64.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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