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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 89.02 and 49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 89.02 and 49 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 89.02 = 49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/89.02 = 49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 89.02 × 49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,361.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361.98/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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