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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.59 and 49.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.59 and 49.22 is: 67.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.59 = 49.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.59 = 49.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.59 × 49.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 4,360.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360.40/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.89

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