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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.49 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.49 and 45.18 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.49 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.49 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.49 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,043.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,043.49/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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