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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 88.88 and 53.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 88.88 and 53.52 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 88.88 = 53.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/88.88 = 53.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 88.88 × 53.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,757.12/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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