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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 97.32 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 97.32 and 44.54 is: 66.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 97.32 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/97.32 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 97.32 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 4,334.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,334.15/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.90

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