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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.85, 89.42 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.85, 89.42 and 44.09 is: 60.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.85 : 89.42 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.85/89.42 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.85x = 89.42 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.85x = 3,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942.19/64.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.79

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