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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 35.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.46, 88.96 and 35.35 is: 48.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.46 : 88.96 = 35.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.46/88.96 = 35.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.46x = 88.96 × 35.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.46x = 3,144.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144.71/64.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.78

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