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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 88.80 and 35.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 88.80 and 35.24 is: 48.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 88.80 = 35.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/88.80 = 35.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 88.80 × 35.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 3,128.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128.69/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.62

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