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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 89.01 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 89.01 and 35.40 is: 48.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 89.01 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/89.01 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 89.01 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 3,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150.82/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.84

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