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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.59, 96.93 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.59, 96.93 and 44.32 is: 66.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.59 : 96.93 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.59/96.93 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.59x = 96.93 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.59x = 4,295.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295.94/64.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.51

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