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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.08, 96 and 44.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.08, 96 and 44.80 is: 67.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.08 : 96 = 44.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.08/96 = 44.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.08x = 96 × 44.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.08x = 4,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,300.80/64.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.12

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