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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 89.39 and 44.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 89.39 and 44.07 is: 60.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 89.39 = 44.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/89.39 = 44.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 89.39 × 44.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 3,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939.42/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.80

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