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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.61, 96.90 and 47.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.61, 96.90 and 47.69 is: 71.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.61 : 96.90 = 47.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.61/96.90 = 47.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.61x = 96.90 × 47.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.61x = 4,621.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621.16/64.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.52

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