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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.13, 88.49 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.13, 88.49 and 44.20 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.13 : 88.49 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.13/88.49 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.13x = 88.49 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.13x = 3,911.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.04/64.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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