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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 89.57 and 37.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 89.57 and 37.27 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 89.57 = 37.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/89.57 = 37.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 89.57 × 37.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 3,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,338.27/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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