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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 95.93 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 95.93 and 49.59 is: 74.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 95.93 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/95.93 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 95.93 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756.81/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.28

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