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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 88.82 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 88.82 and 49.93 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 88.82 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/88.82 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 88.82 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 4,434.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,434.78/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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