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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 96.68 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 96.68 and 48.72 is: 72.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 96.68 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/96.68 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 96.68 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 4,710.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710.01/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.75

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