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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 96.92 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 96.92 and 46.35 is: 69.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 96.92 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/96.92 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 96.92 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 4,492.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492.37/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.50

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