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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 96.58 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 96.58 and 45.15 is: 67.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 96.58 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/96.58 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 96.58 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 4,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,360.59/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.66

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