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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 96.35 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 96.35 and 46.23 is: 69.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 96.35 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/96.35 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 96.35 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 4,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454.03/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.30

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