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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 88.98 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 88.98 and 56.76 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 88.98 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/88.98 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 88.98 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 5,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.50/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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