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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.75, 89.47 and 46.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.75, 89.47 and 46.29 is: 63.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.75 : 89.47 = 46.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.75/89.47 = 46.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.75x = 89.47 × 46.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.75x = 4,141.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141.70/64.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.97

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