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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 88.74 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 88.74 and 52.73 is: 72.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 88.74 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/88.74 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 88.74 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 4,678.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678.82/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.62

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