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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 96.56 and 35.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 96.56 and 35.54 is: 53.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 96.56 = 35.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/96.56 = 35.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 96.56 × 35.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 3,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,431.74/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.25

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