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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 89.02 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 89.02 and 46.14 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 89.02 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/89.02 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 89.02 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,107.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107.38/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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