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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.76, 98.61 and 44.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.76, 98.61 and 44.12 is: 66.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.76 : 98.61 = 44.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.76/98.61 = 44.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.76x = 98.61 × 44.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.76x = 4,350.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350.18/65.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.15

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