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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.89, 97.19 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.89, 97.19 and 44.55 is: 66.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.89 : 97.19 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.89/97.19 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.89x = 97.19 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.89x = 4,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.59/64.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.72

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