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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.66 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.66 and 45.86 is: 63.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.66 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.66 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.66 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 4,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065.95/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.21

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