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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.31, 96.28 and 49.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.31, 96.28 and 49.94 is: 74.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.31 : 96.28 = 49.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.31/96.28 = 49.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.31x = 96.28 × 49.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.31x = 4,807.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807.62/64.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.75

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