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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.55 and 56.70 is: 78.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.55 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.55 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.55 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 5,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077.49/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.25

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