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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 89.44 and 39.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 89.44 and 39.93 is: 55.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 89.44 = 39.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/89.44 = 39.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 89.44 × 39.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 3,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571.34/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.09

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