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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.92, 89.59 and 35.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.92, 89.59 and 35.81 is: 49.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.92 : 89.59 = 35.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.92/89.59 = 35.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.92x = 89.59 × 35.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.92x = 3,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,208.49/64.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.42

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