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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 96.43 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 96.43 and 46.29 is: 69.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 96.43 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/96.43 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 96.43 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463.74/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.48

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