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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.37, 88.80 and 38.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.37, 88.80 and 38.48 is: 53.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.37 : 88.80 = 38.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.37/88.80 = 38.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.37x = 88.80 × 38.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.37x = 3,417.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,417.02/64.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.08

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