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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 98.20 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 98.20 and 44.08 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 98.20 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/98.20 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 98.20 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,328.66/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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