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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 89.05 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 89.05 and 36.90 is: 50.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 89.05 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/89.05 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 89.05 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 3,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,285.95/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.91

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