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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.69, 89.36 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.69, 89.36 and 44.04 is: 60.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.69 : 89.36 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.69/89.36 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.69x = 89.36 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.69x = 3,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,935.41/64.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.83

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