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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.96, 91.05 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.96, 91.05 and 44.14 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.96 : 91.05 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.96/91.05 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.96x = 91.05 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.96x = 4,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018.95/65.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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