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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 89 and 56.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 89 and 56.24 is: 77.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 89 = 56.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/89 = 56.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 89 × 56.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 5,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,005.36/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.67

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