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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 89.04 and 47.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 89.04 and 47.09 is: 65.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 89.04 = 47.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/89.04 = 47.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 89.04 × 47.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 4,192.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,192.89/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.00

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