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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.43, 96.68 and 30.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.43, 96.68 and 30.21 is: 45.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.43 : 96.68 = 30.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.43/96.68 = 30.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.43x = 96.68 × 30.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.43x = 2,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,920.07/64.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.33

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