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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 38.67 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.55 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.55 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.55 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 3,462.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,462.26/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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