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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.49 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.49 and 49.96 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.49 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.49 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.49 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 4,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,820.55/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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