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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.78 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.78 and 44.16 is: 66.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.78 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.78 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.78 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,273.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,273.80/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.25

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