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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.10, 96 and 44.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.10, 96 and 44.78 is: 67.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.10 : 96 = 44.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.10/96 = 44.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.10x = 96 × 44.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.10x = 4,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.40/64.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.06

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