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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 89.99 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 89.99 and 44.51 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 89.99 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/89.99 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 89.99 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 4,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005.12/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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