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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.10 and 57.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.10 and 57.24 is: 79.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.10 = 57.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.10 = 57.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.10 × 57.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 5,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.08/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.03

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