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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.07, 88.36 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.07, 88.36 and 45.64 is: 62.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.07 : 88.36 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.07/88.36 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.07x = 88.36 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.07x = 4,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,032.75/64.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.94

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