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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 89.08 and 38.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 89.08 and 38.31 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 89.08 = 38.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/89.08 = 38.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 89.08 × 38.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 3,412.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,412.21/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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