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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.32 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.32 and 47.34 is: 65.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.32 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.32 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.32 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 4,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228.41/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.29

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