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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 88.53 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 88.53 and 45.77 is: 63.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 88.53 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/88.53 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 88.53 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051.40/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.11

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