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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.34 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.34 and 47.76 is: 71.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.34 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.34 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.34 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 4,648.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648.35/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.55

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