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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.92 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.92 and 39.87 is: 55.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.92 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.92 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.92 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 3,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545.24/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.02

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