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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 95.88 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 95.88 and 44.71 is: 66.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 95.88 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/95.88 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 95.88 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 4,286.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.32/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.92

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