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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.51, 88.99 and 44.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.51, 88.99 and 44.88 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.51 : 88.99 = 44.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.51/88.99 = 44.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.51x = 88.99 × 44.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.51x = 3,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993.59/64.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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