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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.06 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.06 and 36.89 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.06 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.06 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.06 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 3,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285.46/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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