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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.41, 96.59 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.41, 96.59 and 45.17 is: 67.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.41 : 96.59 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.41/96.59 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.41x = 96.59 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.41x = 4,362.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,362.26/64.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.73

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