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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96, 144.03 and 44.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96, 144.03 and 44.64 is: 66.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96 : 144.03 = 44.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96/144.03 = 44.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96x = 144.03 × 44.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96x = 6,429.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,429.50/96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.97

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