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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 89.17 and 53.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 89.17 and 53.63 is: 74.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 89.17 = 53.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/89.17 = 53.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 89.17 × 53.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 4,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782.19/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.09

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