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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 89.16 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 89.16 and 45.18 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 89.16 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/89.16 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 89.16 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 4,028.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028.25/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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