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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 88.86 and 49.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 88.86 and 49.88 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 88.86 = 49.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/88.86 = 49.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 88.86 × 49.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 4,432.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432.34/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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