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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.46 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.46 and 47.35 is: 70.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.46 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.46 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.46 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 4,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567.38/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.89

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