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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 89.26 and 35.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 89.26 and 35.57 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 89.26 = 35.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/89.26 = 35.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 89.26 × 35.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 3,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,174.98/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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