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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 88.96 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 88.96 and 52.86 is: 72.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 88.96 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/88.96 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 88.96 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,702.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702.43/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.88

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