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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.05 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.05 and 45.92 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.05 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.05 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.05 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 4,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.91/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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