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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 39 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.55 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.55 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.55 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 3,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492.45/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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