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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.80, 88.68 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.80, 88.68 and 64.08 is: 87.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.80 : 88.68 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.80/88.68 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.80x = 88.68 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.80x = 5,682.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682.61/64.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.69

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