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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 97.38 and 47.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 97.38 and 47.77 is: 71.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 97.38 = 47.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/97.38 = 47.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 97.38 × 47.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 4,651.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.84/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.74

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