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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.96 and 43.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.96 and 43.02 is: 64.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.96 = 43.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.96 = 43.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.96 × 43.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 4,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171.22/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.46

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