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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 97.01 and 46.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 97.01 and 46.40 is: 69.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 97.01 = 46.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/97.01 = 46.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 97.01 × 46.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,501.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,501.03/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.65

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