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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.05, 89.74 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.05, 89.74 and 40.44 is: 55.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.05 : 89.74 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.05/89.74 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.05x = 89.74 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.05x = 3,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,628.98/65.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.79

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