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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.18, 96.27 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.18, 96.27 and 47.01 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.18 : 96.27 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.18/96.27 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.18x = 96.27 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.18x = 4,525.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,525.65/64.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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