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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.39, 96.55 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.39, 96.55 and 45.16 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.39 : 96.55 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.39/96.55 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.39x = 96.55 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.39x = 4,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360.20/64.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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