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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 97.11 and 30.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 97.11 and 30.55 is: 45.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 97.11 = 30.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/97.11 = 30.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 97.11 × 30.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 2,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966.47/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.75

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