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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.24, 90.09 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.24, 90.09 and 44.57 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.24 : 90.09 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.24/90.09 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.24x = 90.09 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.24x = 4,014.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.86/65.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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