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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 88.32 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 88.32 and 44.64 is: 61.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 88.32 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/88.32 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 88.32 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 3,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942.60/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.53

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