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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.14 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.14 and 56.68 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.14 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.14 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.14 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,052.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052.46/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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