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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 89.02 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 89.02 and 38.64 is: 53.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 89.02 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/89.02 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 89.02 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 3,439.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439.73/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.33

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