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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.95, 89.52 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.95, 89.52 and 47.46 is: 65.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.95 : 89.52 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.95/89.52 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.95x = 89.52 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.95x = 4,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.62/64.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.41

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