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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 97.08 and 49.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 97.08 and 49.53 is: 74.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 97.08 = 49.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/97.08 = 49.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 97.08 × 49.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 4,808.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808.37/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.33

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