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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.13 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.13 and 44.88 is: 67.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.13 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.13 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.13 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 4,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.31/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.29

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