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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 88.91 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 88.91 and 49.55 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 88.91 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/88.91 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 88.91 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 4,405.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405.49/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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