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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.04, 88.40 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.04, 88.40 and 44.64 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.04 : 88.40 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.04/88.40 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.04x = 88.40 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.04x = 3,946.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946.18/64.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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