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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 88.63 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 88.63 and 44.57 is: 61.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 88.63 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/88.63 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 88.63 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 3,950.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950.24/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.46

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