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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 89.36 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 89.36 and 39.89 is: 55.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 89.36 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/89.36 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 89.36 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 3,564.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564.88/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.03

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