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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.58, 89.03 and 47.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.58, 89.03 and 47.96 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.58 : 89.03 = 47.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.58/89.03 = 47.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.58x = 89.03 × 47.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.58x = 4,269.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269.19/64.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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