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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.81, 97.17 and 30.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.81, 97.17 and 30.54 is: 45.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.81 : 97.17 = 30.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.81/97.17 = 30.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.81x = 97.17 × 30.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.81x = 2,967.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967.67/64.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.79

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