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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 88.98 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 88.98 and 49.96 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 88.98 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/88.98 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 88.98 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,445.44/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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