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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.36, 88.85 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.36, 88.85 and 45.99 is: 63.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.36 : 88.85 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.36/88.85 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.36x = 88.85 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.36x = 4,086.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,086.21/64.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.49

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