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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 89.28 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 89.28 and 57.54 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 89.28 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/89.28 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 89.28 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 5,137.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,137.17/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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