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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.40 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.40 and 57.02 is: 78.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.40 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.40 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.40 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 5,097.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097.59/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.72

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