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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.24, 88.59 and 47.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.24, 88.59 and 47.90 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.24 : 88.59 = 47.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.24/88.59 = 47.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.24x = 88.59 × 47.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.24x = 4,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243.86/64.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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