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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 89.01 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 89.01 and 38.63 is: 53.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 89.01 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/89.01 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 89.01 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 3,438.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438.01/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.30

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