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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 95.89 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 95.89 and 43.76 is: 65.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 95.89 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/95.89 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 95.89 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 4,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,196.15/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.36

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