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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.77, 89.35 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.77, 89.35 and 45.16 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.77 : 89.35 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.77/89.35 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.77x = 89.35 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.77x = 4,034.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,034.96/64.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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