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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 96.68 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 96.68 and 56.90 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 96.68 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/96.68 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 96.68 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 5,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.99/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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