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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.80 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.80 and 54.64 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.80 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.80 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.80 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 4,851.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,851.59/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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