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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 88.62 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 88.62 and 47.86 is: 66.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 88.62 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/88.62 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 88.62 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 4,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241.35/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.05

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