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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.60 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.60 and 46.50 is: 69.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.60 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.60 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.60 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 4,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,491.90/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.77

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