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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.93, 90.99 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.93, 90.99 and 44.08 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.93 : 90.99 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.93/90.99 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.93x = 90.99 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.93x = 4,010.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010.61/65.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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