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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 88.96 and 52.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 88.96 and 52.24 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 88.96 = 52.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/88.96 = 52.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 88.96 × 52.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,647.27/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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