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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 89.49 and 43.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 89.49 and 43.03 is: 59.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 89.49 = 43.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/89.49 = 43.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 89.49 × 43.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 3,850.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.75/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.39

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