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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 89.29 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 89.29 and 45.38 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 89.29 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/89.29 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 89.29 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 4,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051.98/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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