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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 96.02 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 96.02 and 47.90 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 96.02 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/96.02 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 96.02 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 4,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.36/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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