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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.44, 96.64 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.44, 96.64 and 44.28 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.44 : 96.64 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.44/96.64 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.44x = 96.64 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.44x = 4,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279.22/64.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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