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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.74, 97.20 and 44.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.74, 97.20 and 44.40 is: 66.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.74 : 97.20 = 44.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.74/97.20 = 44.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.74x = 97.20 × 44.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.74x = 4,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.68/64.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.66

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