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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.25 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.25 and 43.91 is: 60.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.25 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.25 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.25 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 3,918.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918.52/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.57

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