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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 89.08 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 89.08 and 49.04 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 89.08 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/89.08 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 89.08 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,367.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367.92/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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