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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 95.86 and 47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 95.86 and 47 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 95.86 = 47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/95.86 = 47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 95.86 × 47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 4,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.42/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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