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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 89.54 and 47.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 89.54 and 47.64 is: 65.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 89.54 = 47.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/89.54 = 47.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 89.54 × 47.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 4,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,265.69/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.79

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