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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.86 and 38.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.86 and 38.18 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.86 = 38.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.86 = 38.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.86 × 38.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 3,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392.67/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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