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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 88.99 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 88.99 and 46.15 is: 63.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 88.99 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/88.99 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 88.99 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 4,106.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106.55/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.66

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