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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.20, 96.35 and 45.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.20, 96.35 and 45.91 is: 68.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.20 : 96.35 = 45.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.20/96.35 = 45.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.20x = 96.35 × 45.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.20x = 4,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423.98/64.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.91

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