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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 89.33 and 54.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 89.33 and 54.94 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 89.33 = 54.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/89.33 = 54.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 89.33 × 54.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 4,907.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,907.29/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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