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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.48 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.48 and 45.70 is: 63.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.48 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.48 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.48 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,043.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043.54/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.03

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