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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.75, 89.35 and 42.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.75, 89.35 and 42.95 is: 59.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.75 : 89.35 = 42.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.75/89.35 = 42.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.75x = 89.35 × 42.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.75x = 3,837.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837.03/64.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.26

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