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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 90.96 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 90.96 and 44.13 is: 60.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 90.96 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/90.96 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 90.96 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 4,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014.06/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.86

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