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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.27, 88.63 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.27, 88.63 and 44.85 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.27 : 88.63 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.27/88.63 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.27x = 88.63 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.27x = 3,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,975.06/64.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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