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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.83, 89.51 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.83, 89.51 and 47.36 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.83 : 89.51 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.83/89.51 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.83x = 89.51 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.83x = 4,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,239.19/64.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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