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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.16, 88.63 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.16, 88.63 and 45.70 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.16 : 88.63 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.16/88.63 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.16x = 88.63 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.16x = 4,050.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050.06/64.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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