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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.84 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.84 and 52.74 is: 72.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.84 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.84 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.84 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,685.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685.42/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.71

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