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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 96.71 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 96.71 and 45.22 is: 67.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 96.71 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/96.71 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 96.71 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 4,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373.23/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.83

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