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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 97.01 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 97.01 and 45.45 is: 68.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 97.01 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/97.01 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 97.01 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,409.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.10/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.23

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