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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.63, 97.08 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.63, 97.08 and 46.54 is: 69.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.63 : 97.08 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.63/97.08 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.63x = 97.08 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.63x = 4,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518.10/64.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.91

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