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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.38, 96.59 and 30.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.38, 96.59 and 30.14 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.38 : 96.59 = 30.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.38/96.59 = 30.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.38x = 96.59 × 30.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.38x = 2,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,911.22/64.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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