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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 89.62 and 42.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 89.62 and 42.81 is: 59.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 89.62 = 42.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/89.62 = 42.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 89.62 × 42.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,836.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836.93/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.06

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