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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 88.99 and 35.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 88.99 and 35.38 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 88.99 = 35.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/88.99 = 35.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 88.99 × 35.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 3,148.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,148.02/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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