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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.35, 88.68 and 47.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.35, 88.68 and 47.91 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.35 : 88.68 = 47.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.35/88.68 = 47.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.35x = 88.68 × 47.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.35x = 4,248.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.66/64.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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