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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.32, 88.72 and 44.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.32, 88.72 and 44.92 is: 61.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.32 : 88.72 = 44.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.32/88.72 = 44.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.32x = 88.72 × 44.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.32x = 3,985.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.30/64.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.96

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