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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.93 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.93 and 35.33 is: 48.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.93 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.93 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.93 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 3,142.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,142.05/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.76

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