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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 88.73 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 88.73 and 48.75 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 88.73 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/88.73 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 88.73 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 4,325.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325.34/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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