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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.48 and 46.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.48 and 46.64 is: 64.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.48 = 46.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.48 = 46.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.48 × 46.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,126.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126.03/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.34

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