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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.99, 89.63 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.99, 89.63 and 54.06 is: 74.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.99 : 89.63 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.99/89.63 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.99x = 89.63 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.99x = 4,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,845.40/64.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.56

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