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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 88.66 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 88.66 and 47.44 is: 65.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 88.66 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/88.66 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 88.66 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205.93/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.47

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