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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.56, 97.86 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.56, 97.86 and 60.44 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.56 : 97.86 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.56/97.86 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.56x = 97.86 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.56x = 5,914.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914.66/65.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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