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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.03 and 46.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.03 and 46.94 is: 70.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.03 = 46.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.03 = 46.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.03 × 46.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 4,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507.65/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.34

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