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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.90, 97.25 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.90, 97.25 and 45.61 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.90 : 97.25 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.90/97.25 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.90x = 97.25 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.90x = 4,435.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,435.37/64.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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