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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 89.16 and 35.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 89.16 and 35.50 is: 48.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 89.16 = 35.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/89.16 = 35.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 89.16 × 35.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 3,165.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,165.22/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.99

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