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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.03, 88.10 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.03, 88.10 and 49.45 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.03 : 88.10 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.03/88.10 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.03x = 88.10 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.03x = 4,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356.30/64.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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