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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.52, 96.72 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.52, 96.72 and 44.21 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.52 : 96.72 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.52/96.72 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.52x = 96.72 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.52x = 4,275.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275.99/64.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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