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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.65 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.65 and 46.30 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.65 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.65 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.65 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 4,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,474.90/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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