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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 96.61 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 96.61 and 47.50 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 96.61 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/96.61 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 96.61 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,588.98/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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