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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64, 88.25 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64, 88.25 and 44.32 is: 61.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64 : 88.25 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64/88.25 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64x = 88.25 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64x = 3,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.24/64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.11

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