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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 89.02 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 89.02 and 46.15 is: 63.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 89.02 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/89.02 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 89.02 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,107.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.94/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.67

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