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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 96.18 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 96.18 and 45.04 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 96.18 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/96.18 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 96.18 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 4,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331.95/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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