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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.07 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.07 and 43.77 is: 60.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.07 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.07 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.07 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 3,898.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,898.76/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.42

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