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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 89.93 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 89.93 and 44.45 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 89.93 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/89.93 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 89.93 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 3,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997.39/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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