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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 96.99 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 96.99 and 46.63 is: 69.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 96.99 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/96.99 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 96.99 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 4,522.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,522.64/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.88

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