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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.59, 144.83 and 44.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.59, 144.83 and 44.47 is: 66.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.59 : 144.83 = 44.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.59/144.83 = 44.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.59x = 144.83 × 44.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.59x = 6,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,440.37/96.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.68

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