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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 88.99 and 38.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 88.99 and 38.27 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 88.99 = 38.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/88.99 = 38.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 88.99 × 38.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 3,405.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405.11/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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