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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 89.61 and 49.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 89.61 and 49.43 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 89.61 = 49.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/89.61 = 49.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 89.61 × 49.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 4,428.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428.97/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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