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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 89.14 and 43.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 89.14 and 43.88 is: 60.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 89.14 = 43.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/89.14 = 43.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 89.14 × 43.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 3,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.46/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.56

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