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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 88.70 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 88.70 and 57.38 is: 78.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 88.70 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/88.70 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 88.70 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 5,089.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,089.90/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.70

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