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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.88 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.88 and 36.77 is: 50.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.88 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.88 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.88 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 3,268.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268.12/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.75

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