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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.56, 88.92 and 48.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.56, 88.92 and 48.18 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.56 : 88.92 = 48.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.56/88.92 = 48.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.56x = 88.92 × 48.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.56x = 4,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.17/64.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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