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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 89.17 and 52.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 89.17 and 52.37 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 89.17 = 52.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/89.17 = 52.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 89.17 × 52.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 4,669.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669.83/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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