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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 89 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 89 and 36.86 is: 50.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 89 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/89 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 89 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 3,280.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,280.54/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.86

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