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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.80 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.80 and 54.08 is: 74.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.80 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.80 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.80 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 4,802.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802.30/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.57

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