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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 89.15 and 44.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 89.15 and 44.89 is: 61.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 89.15 = 44.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/89.15 = 44.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 89.15 × 44.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 4,001.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001.72/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.98

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