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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 89.46 and 35.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 89.46 and 35.72 is: 49.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 89.46 = 35.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/89.46 = 35.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 89.46 × 35.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 3,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195.50/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.29

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