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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 89.97 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 89.97 and 44.51 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 89.97 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/89.97 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 89.97 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,004.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.11/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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