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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 89.66 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 89.66 and 44.28 is: 61.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 89.66 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/89.66 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 89.66 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 3,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.14/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.12

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