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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.21, 88.65 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.21, 88.65 and 45.84 is: 63.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.21 : 88.65 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.21/88.65 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.21x = 88.65 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.21x = 4,063.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063.72/64.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.29

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