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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.76 and 43.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.76 and 43.62 is: 60.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.76 = 43.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.76 = 43.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.76 × 43.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 3,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,871.71/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.16

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