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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 96.32 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 96.32 and 43.93 is: 65.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 96.32 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/96.32 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 96.32 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 4,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231.45/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.88

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