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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 88.76 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 88.76 and 43.66 is: 60.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 88.76 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/88.76 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 88.76 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 3,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,874.90/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.15

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