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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 88.55 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 88.55 and 46.74 is: 64.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 88.55 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/88.55 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 88.55 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,138.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,138.60/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.41

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