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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.39, 98.10 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.39, 98.10 and 44 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.39 : 98.10 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.39/98.10 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.39x = 98.10 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.39x = 4,316.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316.40/65.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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