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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 89.52 and 56.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 89.52 and 56.59 is: 78.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 89.52 = 56.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/89.52 = 56.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 89.52 × 56.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 5,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065.21/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.18

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