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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.80, 96.93 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.80, 96.93 and 45.51 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.80 : 96.93 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.80/96.93 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.80x = 96.93 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.80x = 4,411.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411.28/64.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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