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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 89.06 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 89.06 and 56.72 is: 78.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 89.06 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/89.06 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 89.06 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 5,051.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,051.48/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.41

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