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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.70, 90.47 and 44.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.70, 90.47 and 44.96 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.70 : 90.47 = 44.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.70/90.47 = 44.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.70x = 90.47 × 44.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.70x = 4,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,067.19/65.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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