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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 96.37 and 49.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 96.37 and 49.78 is: 74.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 96.37 = 49.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/96.37 = 49.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 96.37 × 49.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 4,797.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,797.24/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.67

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