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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.53, 88.93 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.53, 88.93 and 47.01 is: 64.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.53 : 88.93 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.53/88.93 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.53x = 88.93 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.53x = 4,180.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,180.60/64.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.79

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