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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 96.96 and 49.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 96.96 and 49.53 is: 74.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 96.96 = 49.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/96.96 = 49.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 96.96 × 49.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 4,802.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802.43/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.19

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