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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 88.72 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 88.72 and 49.59 is: 68.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 88.72 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/88.72 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 88.72 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 4,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.62/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.38

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