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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.85, 89.52 and 43.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.85, 89.52 and 43.05 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.85 : 89.52 = 43.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.85/89.52 = 43.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.85x = 89.52 × 43.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.85x = 3,853.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,853.61/64.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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