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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.21, 90.01 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.21, 90.01 and 44.50 is: 61.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.21 : 90.01 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.21/90.01 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.21x = 90.01 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.21x = 4,004.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.80/65.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.41

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