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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.93, 89.68 and 44.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.93, 89.68 and 44.17 is: 61.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.93 : 89.68 = 44.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.93/89.68 = 44.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.93x = 89.68 × 44.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.93x = 3,960.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,960.83/64.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.00

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