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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 96.84 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 96.84 and 46.63 is: 69.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 96.84 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/96.84 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 96.84 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,515.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515.65/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.87

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