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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.65, 89.23 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.65, 89.23 and 44.98 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.65 : 89.23 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.65/89.23 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.65x = 89.23 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.65x = 4,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012.89/64.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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