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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.70, 96.90 and 44.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.70, 96.90 and 44.35 is: 66.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.70 : 96.90 = 44.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.70/96.90 = 44.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.70x = 96.90 × 44.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.70x = 4,297.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297.11/64.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.42

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