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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 88.85 and 46.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 88.85 and 46.02 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 88.85 = 46.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/88.85 = 46.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 88.85 × 46.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 4,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088.57/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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