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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 88.90 and 54.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 88.90 and 54.37 is: 74.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 88.90 = 54.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/88.90 = 54.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 88.90 × 54.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,833.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,833.47/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.82

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