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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.09, 88.41 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.09, 88.41 and 47.72 is: 65.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.09 : 88.41 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.09/88.41 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.09x = 88.41 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.09x = 4,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,218.93/64.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.83

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