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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 88.84 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 88.84 and 46.99 is: 64.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 88.84 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/88.84 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 88.84 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 4,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174.76/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.72

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