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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 88.98 and 52.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 88.98 and 52.11 is: 71.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 88.98 = 52.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/88.98 = 52.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 88.98 × 52.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 4,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636.75/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.70

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