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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 98.07 and 44.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 98.07 and 44.98 is: 67.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 98.07 = 44.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/98.07 = 44.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 98.07 × 44.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 4,411.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411.19/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.72

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