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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 89.08 and 42.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 89.08 and 42.40 is: 58.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 89.08 = 42.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/89.08 = 42.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 89.08 × 42.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 3,776.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,776.66/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.53

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