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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 89.96 and 44.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 89.96 and 44.54 is: 61.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 89.96 = 44.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/89.96 = 44.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 89.96 × 44.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 4,006.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006.15/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.38

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