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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 97.16 and 47.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 97.16 and 47.67 is: 71.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 97.16 = 47.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/97.16 = 47.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 97.16 × 47.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 4,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.62/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.61

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