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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.99, 89.68 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.99, 89.68 and 35.88 is: 49.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.99 : 89.68 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.99/89.68 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.99x = 89.68 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.99x = 3,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217.18/64.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.50

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