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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 97.60 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 97.60 and 46.08 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 97.60 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/97.60 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 97.60 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 4,497.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,497.41/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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