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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.94 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.94 and 39.89 is: 55.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.94 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.94 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.94 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 3,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547.62/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.04

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