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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 88.98 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 88.98 and 35.37 is: 48.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 88.98 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/88.98 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 88.98 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 3,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,146.94/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.81

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