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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 88.99 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 88.99 and 49.95 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 88.99 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/88.99 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 88.99 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,445.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.05/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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