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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.87, 97.35 and 30.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.87, 97.35 and 30.64 is: 45.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.87 : 97.35 = 30.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.87/97.35 = 30.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.87x = 97.35 × 30.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.87x = 2,982.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982.80/64.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.98

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