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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.75, 97.02 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.75, 97.02 and 45.46 is: 68.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.75 : 97.02 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.75/97.02 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.75x = 97.02 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.75x = 4,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,410.52/64.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.11

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