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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.59, 90.53 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.59, 90.53 and 44.87 is: 61.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.59 : 90.53 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.59/90.53 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.59x = 90.53 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.59x = 4,061.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061.86/65.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.93

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