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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.57 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.57 and 49.27 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.57 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.57 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.57 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,758.00/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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