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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 88.97 and 49.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 88.97 and 49.85 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 88.97 = 49.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/88.97 = 49.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 88.97 × 49.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 4,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.15/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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