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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.43 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.43 and 45.66 is: 62.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.43 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.43 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.43 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 4,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,037.82/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.97

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