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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.64, 96.96 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.64, 96.96 and 44.39 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.64 : 96.96 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.64/96.96 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.64x = 96.96 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.64x = 4,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,304.05/64.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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