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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.82, 89.46 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.82, 89.46 and 38.95 is: 53.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.82 : 89.46 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.82/89.46 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.82x = 89.46 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.82x = 3,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484.47/64.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.76

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