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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 97.03 and 46.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 97.03 and 46.87 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 97.03 = 46.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/97.03 = 46.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 97.03 × 46.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 4,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.80/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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