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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 89.39 and 54.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 89.39 and 54.97 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 89.39 = 54.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/89.39 = 54.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 89.39 × 54.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 4,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913.32/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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