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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 88.88 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 88.88 and 45.99 is: 63.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 88.88 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/88.88 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 88.88 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 4,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.59/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.48

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