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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.79 and 35.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.79 and 35.23 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.79 = 35.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.79 = 35.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.79 × 35.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 3,127.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127.84/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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