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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 88.97 and 48.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 88.97 and 48.13 is: 66.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 88.97 = 48.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/88.97 = 48.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 88.97 × 48.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,281.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281.66/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.35

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