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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.94, 89.52 and 46.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.94, 89.52 and 46.46 is: 64.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.94 : 89.52 = 46.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.94/89.52 = 46.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.94x = 89.52 × 46.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.94x = 4,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159.10/64.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.05

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