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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.95 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.95 and 39.90 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.95 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.95 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.95 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 3,549.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549.11/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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