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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.85, 98.81 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.85, 98.81 and 44.19 is: 66.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.85 : 98.81 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.85/98.81 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.85x = 98.81 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.85x = 4,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366.19/65.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.31

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