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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.28, 88.84 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.28, 88.84 and 48.74 is: 67.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.28 : 88.84 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.28/88.84 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.28x = 88.84 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.28x = 4,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.54/64.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.36

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