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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 97.08 and 46.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 97.08 and 46.70 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 97.08 = 46.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/97.08 = 46.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 97.08 × 46.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,533.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533.64/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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