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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.57 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.57 and 47.25 is: 70.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.57 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.57 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.57 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,562.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,562.93/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.66

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