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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.50 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.50 and 45.12 is: 67.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.50 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.50 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.50 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 4,354.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,354.08/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.63

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