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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 96.84 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 96.84 and 44.07 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 96.84 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/96.84 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 96.84 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 4,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267.74/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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