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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.88 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.88 and 52.16 is: 71.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.88 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.88 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.88 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 4,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635.98/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.92

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