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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.96, 97.50 and 44.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64.96, 97.50 and 44.70 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64.96 : 97.50 = 44.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64.96/97.50 = 44.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64.96x = 97.50 × 44.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64.96x = 4,358.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358.25/64.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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