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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 97.14 and 30.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 97.14 and 30.49 is: 45.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 97.14 = 30.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/97.14 = 30.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 97.14 × 30.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 2,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,961.72/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.76

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