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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 88.65 and 48.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 88.65 and 48.77 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 88.65 = 48.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/88.65 = 48.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 88.65 × 48.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,323.02/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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