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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.42, 88.94 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.42, 88.94 and 49.93 is: 68.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.42 : 88.94 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.42/88.94 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.42x = 88.94 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.42x = 4,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440.68/64.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.94

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