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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 89.53 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 89.53 and 49.38 is: 68.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 89.53 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/89.53 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 89.53 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 4,420.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420.86/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.09

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