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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.68, 96.97 and 44.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.68, 96.97 and 44.33 is: 66.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.68 : 96.97 = 44.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.68/96.97 = 44.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.68x = 96.97 × 44.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.68x = 4,298.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.68/64.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.46

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