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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.37, 88.88 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.37, 88.88 and 52.71 is: 72.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.37 : 88.88 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.37/88.88 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.37x = 88.88 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.37x = 4,684.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,684.86/64.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.78

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