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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 88.79 and 56.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 88.79 and 56.06 is: 77.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 88.79 = 56.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/88.79 = 56.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 88.79 × 56.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 4,977.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,977.57/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.27

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