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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 89.19 and 46.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 89.19 and 46.27 is: 63.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 89.19 = 46.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/89.19 = 46.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 89.19 × 46.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 4,126.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,126.82/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.82

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