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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 54.08 is: 74.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.96 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.96 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.96 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 4,810.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810.96/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.63

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