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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.30 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.30 and 57.38 is: 79.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.30 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.30 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.30 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 5,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123.73/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.19

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