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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 90.29 and 44.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 90.29 and 44.67 is: 61.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 90.29 = 44.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/90.29 = 44.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 90.29 × 44.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,033.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,033.03/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.65

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