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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 97.01 and 49.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 97.01 and 49.46 is: 74.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 97.01 = 49.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/97.01 = 49.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 97.01 × 49.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,798.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,798.59/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.14

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