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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.16, 89.94 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.16, 89.94 and 44.39 is: 61.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.16 : 89.94 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.16/89.94 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.16x = 89.94 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.16x = 3,991.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991.99/65.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.26

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