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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.14, 96.06 and 44.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.14, 96.06 and 44.82 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.14 : 96.06 = 44.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.14/96.06 = 44.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.14x = 96.06 × 44.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.14x = 4,305.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305.41/64.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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