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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.47, 96.55 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.47, 96.55 and 44.13 is: 66.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.47 : 96.55 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.47/96.55 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.47x = 96.55 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.47x = 4,260.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.75/64.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.09

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