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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.97, 97.52 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.97, 97.52 and 46.71 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.97 : 97.52 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.97/97.52 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.97x = 97.52 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.97x = 4,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554.93/64.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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