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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.53 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.53 and 44.46 is: 61.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.53 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.53 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.53 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,936.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936.04/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.34

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