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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.82, 98.70 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.82, 98.70 and 44.15 is: 66.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.82 : 98.70 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.82/98.70 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.82x = 98.70 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.82x = 4,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356.95/65.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.19

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