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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 88.89 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 88.89 and 35.30 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 88.89 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/88.89 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 88.89 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 3,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137.91/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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