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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.30, 96.45 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.30, 96.45 and 56.70 is: 85.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.30 : 96.45 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.30/96.45 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.30x = 96.45 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.30x = 5,468.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468.72/64.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.05

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