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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 97.14 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 97.14 and 46.72 is: 70.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 97.14 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/97.14 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 97.14 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 4,538.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,538.38/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.19

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