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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 88.94 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 88.94 and 46.13 is: 63.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 88.94 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/88.94 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 88.94 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 4,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102.13/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.60

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