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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.40, 88.92 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.40, 88.92 and 45.02 is: 62.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.40 : 88.92 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.40/88.92 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.40x = 88.92 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.40x = 4,003.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,003.18/64.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.16

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