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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 89.48 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 89.48 and 46.41 is: 64.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 89.48 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/89.48 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 89.48 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 4,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152.77/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.06

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