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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 96.63 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 96.63 and 30.16 is: 45.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 96.63 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/96.63 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 96.63 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 2,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,914.36/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.22

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