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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.98, 97.11 and 47.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.98, 97.11 and 47.72 is: 71.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.98 : 97.11 = 47.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.98/97.11 = 47.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.98x = 97.11 × 47.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.98x = 4,633.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,633.60/64.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.31

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