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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.17, 88.58 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.17, 88.58 and 44.52 is: 61.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.17 : 88.58 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.17/88.58 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.17x = 88.58 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.17x = 3,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943.58/64.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.46

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