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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 88.98 and 39.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 88.98 and 39.92 is: 55.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 88.98 = 39.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/88.98 = 39.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 88.98 × 39.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 3,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552.08/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.10

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