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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.59 and 49.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.59 and 49.37 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.59 = 49.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.59 = 49.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.59 × 49.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,423.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.16/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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