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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.06, 88.50 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.06, 88.50 and 44.71 is: 61.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.06 : 88.50 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.06/88.50 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.06x = 88.50 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.06x = 3,956.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956.84/64.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.77

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