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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 97.18 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 97.18 and 46.48 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 97.18 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/97.18 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 97.18 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516.93/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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