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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.61 and 47.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.61 and 47.85 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.61 = 47.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.61 = 47.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.61 × 47.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239.99/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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