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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.12, 96.37 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.12, 96.37 and 43.98 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.12 : 96.37 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.12/96.37 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.12x = 96.37 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.12x = 4,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238.35/64.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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