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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 89.05 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 89.05 and 43.79 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 89.05 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/89.05 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 89.05 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 3,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899.39/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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