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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 96.48 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 96.48 and 44.04 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 96.48 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/96.48 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 96.48 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 4,248.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.98/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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