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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.29 and 35.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.29 and 35.59 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.29 = 35.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.29 = 35.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.29 × 35.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 3,177.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,177.83/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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