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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.79, 96.98 and 44.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.79, 96.98 and 44.49 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.79 : 96.98 = 44.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.79/96.98 = 44.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.79x = 96.98 × 44.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.79x = 4,314.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314.64/64.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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