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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.42, 98.16 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.42, 98.16 and 44 is: 66.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.42 : 98.16 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.42/98.16 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.42x = 98.16 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.42x = 4,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319.04/65.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.02

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