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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 88.90 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 88.90 and 39.87 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 88.90 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/88.90 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 88.90 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 3,544.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544.34/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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