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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 89.08 and 46.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 89.08 and 46.24 is: 63.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 89.08 = 46.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/89.08 = 46.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 89.08 × 46.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,119.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119.06/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.74

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