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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 89.58 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 89.58 and 35.80 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 89.58 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/89.58 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 89.58 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 3,206.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206.79/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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