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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.99, 89.67 and 48.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.99, 89.67 and 48.64 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.99 : 89.67 = 48.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.99/89.67 = 48.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.99x = 89.67 × 48.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.99x = 4,361.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361.55/64.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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