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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 89.42 and 52.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 89.42 and 52.58 is: 72.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 89.42 = 52.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/89.42 = 52.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 89.42 × 52.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 4,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700.99/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.48

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