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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 89.84 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 89.84 and 56.77 is: 78.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 89.84 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/89.84 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 89.84 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 5,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.13/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.49

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