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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 96.49 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 96.49 and 44.19 is: 66.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 96.49 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/96.49 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 96.49 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,263.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.89/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.17

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