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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 89 and 41.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 89 and 41.52 is: 57.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 89 = 41.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/89 = 41.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 89 × 41.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 3,695.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695.28/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.31

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