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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.54, 96.88 and 49.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.54, 96.88 and 49.28 is: 73.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.54 : 96.88 = 49.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.54/96.88 = 49.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.54x = 96.88 × 49.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.54x = 4,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774.25/64.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.97

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