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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 89.23 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 89.23 and 38.44 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 89.23 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/89.23 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 89.23 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 3,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430.02/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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