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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.56, 96.84 and 30.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.56, 96.84 and 30.31 is: 45.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.56 : 96.84 = 30.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.56/96.84 = 30.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.56x = 96.84 × 30.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.56x = 2,935.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935.22/64.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.47

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