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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.80, 96.99 and 47.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.80, 96.99 and 47.41 is: 70.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.80 : 96.99 = 47.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.80/96.99 = 47.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.80x = 96.99 × 47.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.80x = 4,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,598.17/64.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.96

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