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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.01, 96.08 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.01, 96.08 and 44.76 is: 67.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.01 : 96.08 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.01/96.08 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.01x = 96.08 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.01x = 4,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300.68/64.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.18

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