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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 89.41 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 89.41 and 44.04 is: 60.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 89.41 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/89.41 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 89.41 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 3,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937.73/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.79

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