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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.38 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.38 and 41.46 is: 57.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.38 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.38 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.38 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 3,705.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,705.59/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.22

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