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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.47 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.47 and 47.07 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.47 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.47 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.47 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,587.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,587.91/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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