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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.78, 104.48 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.78, 104.48 and 64.70 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.78 : 104.48 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.78/104.48 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.78x = 104.48 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.78x = 6,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,759.50/75.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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