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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.57, 89.13 and 38.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.57, 89.13 and 38.71 is: 53.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.57 : 89.13 = 38.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.57/89.13 = 38.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.57x = 89.13 × 38.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.57x = 3,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450.22/64.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.43

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