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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.78, 90.80 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.78, 90.80 and 43.98 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.78 : 90.80 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.78/90.80 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.78x = 90.80 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.78x = 3,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993.38/65.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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