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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 90.20 and 44.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 90.20 and 44.69 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 90.20 = 44.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/90.20 = 44.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 90.20 × 44.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 4,031.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031.04/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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