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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 89.19 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 89.19 and 35.52 is: 49.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 89.19 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/89.19 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 89.19 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 3,167.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167.41/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.01

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