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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 89.54 and 46.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 89.54 and 46.49 is: 64.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 89.54 = 46.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/89.54 = 46.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 89.54 × 46.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 4,162.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.03/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.17

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