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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 89.67 and 38.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 89.67 and 38.78 is: 53.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 89.67 = 38.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/89.67 = 38.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 89.67 × 38.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,477.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,477.35/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.52

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