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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 89.46 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 89.46 and 57.60 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 89.46 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/89.46 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 89.46 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 5,152.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,152.90/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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