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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 96.91 and 30.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 96.91 and 30.38 is: 45.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 96.91 = 30.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/96.91 = 30.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 96.91 × 30.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 2,943.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943.57/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.52

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