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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 96.73 and 42.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 96.73 and 42.83 is: 64.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 96.73 = 42.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/96.73 = 42.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 96.73 × 42.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 4,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142.84/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.26

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