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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.62 and 47.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.62 and 47.56 is: 65.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.62 = 47.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.62 = 47.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.62 × 47.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 4,214.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.77/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.68

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