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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 96.15 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 96.15 and 46.59 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 96.15 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/96.15 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 96.15 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 4,479.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479.50/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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