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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.62, 96.81 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.62, 96.81 and 44.26 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.62 : 96.81 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.62/96.81 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.62x = 96.81 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.62x = 4,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.81/64.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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