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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 89.59 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 89.59 and 38.69 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 89.59 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/89.59 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 89.59 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 3,466.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466.24/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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