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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.79 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.79 and 46.57 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.79 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.79 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.79 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 4,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,507.51/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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