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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.26, 88.56 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.26, 88.56 and 44.88 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.26 : 88.56 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.26/88.56 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.26x = 88.56 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.26x = 3,974.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974.57/64.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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