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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 96.44 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 96.44 and 47.16 is: 70.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 96.44 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/96.44 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 96.44 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 4,547.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.87/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.82

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