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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.23 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.23 and 54.78 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.23 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.23 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.23 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,888.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888.02/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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