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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.50, 88.95 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.50, 88.95 and 49.92 is: 68.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.50 : 88.95 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.50/88.95 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.50x = 88.95 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.50x = 4,440.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440.38/64.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.84

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