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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.48, 96.56 and 47.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.48, 96.56 and 47.44 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.48 : 96.56 = 47.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.48/96.56 = 47.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.48x = 96.56 × 47.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.48x = 4,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580.81/64.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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