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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.50, 98.25 and 44.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.50, 98.25 and 44.26 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.50 : 98.25 = 44.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.50/98.25 = 44.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.50x = 98.25 × 44.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.50x = 4,348.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,348.55/65.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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