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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.45 and 47.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.45 and 47.75 is: 65.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.45 = 47.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.45 = 47.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.45 × 47.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223.59/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.83

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