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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.67, 97.45 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.67, 97.45 and 57.13 is: 86.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.67 : 97.45 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.67/97.45 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.67x = 97.45 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.67x = 5,566.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,566.93/64.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.09

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