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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.90 and 49.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.90 and 49.71 is: 68.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.90 = 49.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.90 = 49.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.90 × 49.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 4,419.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,419.22/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.56

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