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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.53 and 48.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.53 and 48.61 is: 67.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.53 = 48.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.53 = 48.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.53 × 48.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,303.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303.44/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.07

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