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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 97.54 and 44.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 97.54 and 44.85 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 97.54 = 44.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/97.54 = 44.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 97.54 × 44.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 4,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,374.92/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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