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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.84, 89.36 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.84, 89.36 and 44.08 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.84 : 89.36 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.84/89.36 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.84x = 89.36 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.84x = 3,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938.99/64.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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