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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.45, 97.06 and 54.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.45, 97.06 and 54.01 is: 81.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.45 : 97.06 = 54.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.45/97.06 = 54.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.45x = 97.06 × 54.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.45x = 5,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,242.21/64.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.34

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