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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 88.87 and 38.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 88.87 and 38.16 is: 52.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 88.87 = 38.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/88.87 = 38.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 88.87 × 38.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 3,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391.28/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.67

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