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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 89 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 89 and 41.16 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 89 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/89 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 89 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 3,663.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663.24/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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