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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.23, 88.68 and 44.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.23, 88.68 and 44.58 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.23 : 88.68 = 44.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.23/88.68 = 44.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.23x = 88.68 × 44.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.23x = 3,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,953.60/64.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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