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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 89.28 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 89.28 and 43.96 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 89.28 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/89.28 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 89.28 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 3,924.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.75/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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