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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.83 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.83 and 45.97 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.83 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.83 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.83 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 4,083.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083.29/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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