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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.25, 96.45 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.25, 96.45 and 47.24 is: 70.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.25 : 96.45 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.25/96.45 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.25x = 96.45 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.25x = 4,556.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,556.30/64.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.92

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