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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.43 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.43 and 44.69 is: 61.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.43 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.43 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.43 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 3,951.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,951.94/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.62

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