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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.56, 89 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.56, 89 and 54.64 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.56 : 89 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.56/89 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.56x = 89 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.56x = 4,862.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862.96/64.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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