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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 96.86 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 96.86 and 47.54 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 96.86 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/96.86 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 96.86 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 4,605.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.09/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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