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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.55, 89.23 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.55, 89.23 and 52.33 is: 72.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.55 : 89.23 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.55/89.23 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.55x = 89.23 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.55x = 4,669.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.41/64.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.34

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