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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.86 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.86 and 39.88 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.86 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.86 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.86 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 3,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543.50/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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