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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.73, 89.26 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.73, 89.26 and 43.97 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.73 : 89.26 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.73/89.26 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.73x = 89.26 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.73x = 3,924.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924.76/64.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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