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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 96.96 and 46.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 96.96 and 46.74 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 96.96 = 46.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/96.96 = 46.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 96.96 × 46.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 4,531.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531.91/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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