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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.71, 89.27 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.71, 89.27 and 44.02 is: 60.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.71 : 89.27 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.71/89.27 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.71x = 89.27 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.71x = 3,929.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929.67/64.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.73

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