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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.60 and 52.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.60 and 52.64 is: 72.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.60 = 52.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.60 = 52.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.60 × 52.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,663.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663.90/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.38

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