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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.99 and 46.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.99 and 46.86 is: 70.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.99 = 46.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.99 = 46.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.99 × 46.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 4,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498.09/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.22

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