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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.72 and 46.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.72 and 46.51 is: 69.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.72 = 46.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.72 = 46.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.72 × 46.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 4,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498.39/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.82

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