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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.60, 88.96 and 49.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.60, 88.96 and 49.04 is: 67.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.60 : 88.96 = 49.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.60/88.96 = 49.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.60x = 88.96 × 49.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.60x = 4,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362.60/64.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.53

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