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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.08 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.08 and 49.52 is: 74.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.08 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.08 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.08 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807.40/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.23

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