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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 97.16 and 46.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 97.16 and 46.61 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 97.16 = 46.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/97.16 = 46.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 97.16 × 46.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527.91/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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