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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.15 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.15 and 44.87 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.15 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.15 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.15 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 4,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.49/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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