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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 89.66 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 89.66 and 35.87 is: 49.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 89.66 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/89.66 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 89.66 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 3,215.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215.75/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.49

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