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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.37 and 48.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.37 and 48.43 is: 66.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.37 = 48.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.37 = 48.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.37 × 48.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,328.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.19/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.83

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