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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.19, 96.14 and 43.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.19, 96.14 and 43.91 is: 65.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.19 : 96.14 = 43.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.19/96.14 = 43.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.19x = 96.14 × 43.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.19x = 4,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,221.51/64.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.77

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