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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.86, 97.19 and 30.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.86, 97.19 and 30.57 is: 45.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.86 : 97.19 = 30.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.86/97.19 = 30.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.86x = 97.19 × 30.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.86x = 2,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971.10/64.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.81

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