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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 65.79 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 65.79 and 44.01 is: 65.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 65.79 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/65.79 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 65.79 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,895.42/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.52

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