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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 96.14 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 96.14 and 46.87 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 96.14 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/96.14 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 96.14 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,505.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.96/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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