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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 88.92 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 88.92 and 47.24 is: 65.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 88.92 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/88.92 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 88.92 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 4,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200.58/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.15

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