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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.22, 88.60 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.22, 88.60 and 44.84 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.22 : 88.60 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.22/88.60 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.22x = 88.60 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.22x = 3,972.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972.82/64.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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