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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.85, 89.64 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.85, 89.64 and 54.54 is: 75.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.85 : 89.64 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.85/89.64 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.85x = 89.64 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.85x = 4,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,888.97/64.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.39

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