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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.88, 96.96 and 47.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.88, 96.96 and 47.80 is: 71.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.88 : 96.96 = 47.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.88/96.96 = 47.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.88x = 96.96 × 47.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.88x = 4,634.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634.69/64.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.43

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