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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 89.25 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 89.25 and 52.25 is: 72.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 89.25 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/89.25 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 89.25 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,662.96/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.18

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