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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 89.30 and 57.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 89.30 and 57.76 is: 79.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 89.30 = 57.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/89.30 = 57.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 89.30 × 57.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 5,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157.77/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.75

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