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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.12, 97.87 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.12, 97.87 and 44.98 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.12 : 97.87 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.12/97.87 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.12x = 97.87 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.12x = 4,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402.19/65.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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