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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.51 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.51 and 44.76 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.51 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.51 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.51 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,961.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.71/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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