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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 89 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 89 and 48.93 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 89 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/89 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 89 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 4,354.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.77/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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