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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.46 and 46.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.46 and 46.68 is: 64.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.46 = 46.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.46 = 46.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.46 × 46.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,128.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,128.92/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.35

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