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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 89.55 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 89.55 and 46.54 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 89.55 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/89.55 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 89.55 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 4,167.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,167.66/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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