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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.83, 90.81 and 44.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.83, 90.81 and 44.02 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.83 : 90.81 = 44.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.83/90.81 = 44.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.83x = 90.81 × 44.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.83x = 3,997.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997.46/65.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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