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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.06 and 35.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.06 and 35.43 is: 48.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.06 = 35.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.06 = 35.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.06 × 35.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 3,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,154.77/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.89

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