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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.34, 96.36 and 47.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.34, 96.36 and 47.17 is: 70.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.34 : 96.36 = 47.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.34/96.36 = 47.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.34x = 96.36 × 47.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.34x = 4,544.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544.82/64.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.64

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