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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.32, 90.20 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.32, 90.20 and 44.60 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.32 : 90.20 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.32/90.20 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.32x = 90.20 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.32x = 4,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022.84/65.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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