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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 88.89 and 38.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 88.89 and 38.21 is: 52.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 88.89 = 38.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/88.89 = 38.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 88.89 × 38.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 3,396.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396.19/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.70

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