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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.14 and 46.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.14 and 46.23 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.14 = 46.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.14 = 46.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.14 × 46.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 4,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120.71/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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