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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 89.45 and 46.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 89.45 and 46.38 is: 63.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 89.45 = 46.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/89.45 = 46.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 89.45 × 46.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 4,148.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148.69/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.98

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