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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.78, 96.96 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.78, 96.96 and 43.06 is: 64.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.78 : 96.96 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.78/96.96 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.78x = 96.96 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.78x = 4,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,175.10/64.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.45

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