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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.45 and 49.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.45 and 49.65 is: 68.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.45 = 49.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.45 = 49.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.45 × 49.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 4,391.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391.54/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.37

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