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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 97.14 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 97.14 and 30.57 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 97.14 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/97.14 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 97.14 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 2,969.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969.32/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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