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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.26 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.26 and 45.61 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.26 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.26 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.26 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,435.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.79/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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