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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 88.92 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 88.92 and 52.86 is: 72.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 88.92 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/88.92 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 88.92 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 4,700.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.31/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.87

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