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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.76, 89.30 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.76, 89.30 and 44.02 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.76 : 89.30 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.76/89.30 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.76x = 89.30 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.76x = 3,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,931.52/64.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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