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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.75, 89.19 and 47.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.75, 89.19 and 47.21 is: 65.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.75 : 89.19 = 47.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.75/89.19 = 47.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.75x = 89.19 × 47.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.75x = 4,210.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,210.66/64.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.03

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