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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 96.79 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 96.79 and 46.50 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 96.79 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/96.79 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 96.79 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,500.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,500.74/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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