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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 88.84 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 88.84 and 48.16 is: 66.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 88.84 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/88.84 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 88.84 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278.53/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.23

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