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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.29, 96.44 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.29, 96.44 and 44.01 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.29 : 96.44 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.29/96.44 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.29x = 96.44 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.29x = 4,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,244.35/64.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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