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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.49, 96.80 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.49, 96.80 and 46.47 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.49 : 96.80 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.49/96.80 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.49x = 96.80 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.49x = 4,498.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,498.30/64.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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