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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.72, 97.08 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.72, 97.08 and 47.71 is: 71.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.72 : 97.08 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.72/97.08 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.72x = 97.08 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.72x = 4,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,631.69/64.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.57

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