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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.42 and 53.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.42 and 53.69 is: 74.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.42 = 53.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.42 = 53.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.42 × 53.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800.65/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.13

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