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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 88.62 and 52.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 88.62 and 52.63 is: 72.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 88.62 = 52.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/88.62 = 52.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 88.62 × 52.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 4,664.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664.07/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.40

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