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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.33 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.33 and 35.62 is: 49.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.33 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.33 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.33 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 3,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181.93/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.16

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