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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 89.18 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 89.18 and 45.03 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 89.18 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/89.18 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 89.18 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 4,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015.55/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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