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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.91, 97.16 and 49.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.91, 97.16 and 49.64 is: 74.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.91 : 97.16 = 49.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.91/97.16 = 49.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.91x = 97.16 × 49.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.91x = 4,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,822.29/64.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.30

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