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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 97.23 and 30.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 97.23 and 30.58 is: 45.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 97.23 = 30.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/97.23 = 30.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 97.23 × 30.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 2,973.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973.29/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.88

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