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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 89.02 and 42.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 89.02 and 42.67 is: 58.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 89.02 = 42.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/89.02 = 42.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 89.02 × 42.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 3,798.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,798.15/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.85

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