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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.36 and 46.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.36 and 46.37 is: 64.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.36 = 46.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.36 = 46.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.36 × 46.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,143.62/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.01

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