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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 89.67 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 89.67 and 43.12 is: 59.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 89.67 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/89.67 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 89.67 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 3,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866.57/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.52

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