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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 89.49 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 89.49 and 44.13 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 89.49 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/89.49 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 89.49 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 3,949.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949.19/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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