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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.26, 90.01 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.26, 90.01 and 44.54 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.26 : 90.01 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.26/90.01 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.26x = 90.01 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.26x = 4,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009.05/65.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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