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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 89.22 and 56.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 89.22 and 56.52 is: 77.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 89.22 = 56.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/89.22 = 56.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 89.22 × 56.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 5,042.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,042.71/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.93

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