Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64.99, 97.42 and 44.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64.99, 97.42 and 44.70 is: 67.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64.99 : 97.42 = 44.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64.99/97.42 = 44.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64.99x = 97.42 × 44.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64.99x = 4,354.67 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,354.67/64.99 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 67.01
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