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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 89.18 and 38.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 89.18 and 38.76 is: 53.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 89.18 = 38.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/89.18 = 38.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 89.18 × 38.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 3,456.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456.62/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.47

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