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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 97.24 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 97.24 and 44.68 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 97.24 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/97.24 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 97.24 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 4,344.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344.68/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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