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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96 and 48.76 is: 73.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680.96/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.09

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