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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 89.62 and 44.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 89.62 and 44.30 is: 61.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 89.62 = 44.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/89.62 = 44.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 89.62 × 44.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 3,970.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970.17/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.08

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