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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 95.94 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 95.94 and 49.58 is: 74.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 95.94 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/95.94 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 95.94 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 4,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,756.71/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.24

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