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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.66, 89.26 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.66, 89.26 and 45.28 is: 62.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.66 : 89.26 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.66/89.26 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.66x = 89.26 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.66x = 4,041.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041.69/64.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.51

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