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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.77, 97.15 and 30.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.77, 97.15 and 30.07 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.77 : 97.15 = 30.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.77/97.15 = 30.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.77x = 97.15 × 30.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.77x = 2,921.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921.30/64.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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