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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.95, 90.96 and 44.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.95, 90.96 and 44.11 is: 60.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.95 : 90.96 = 44.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.95/90.96 = 44.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.95x = 90.96 × 44.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.95x = 4,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012.19/65.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.84

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