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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 96.94 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 96.94 and 47.52 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 96.94 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/96.94 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 96.94 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 4,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606.59/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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