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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 96.17 and 43.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 96.17 and 43.74 is: 65.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 96.17 = 43.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/96.17 = 43.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 96.17 × 43.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 4,206.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,206.26/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.69

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