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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.97, 91.08 and 44.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.97, 91.08 and 44.10 is: 60.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.97 : 91.08 = 44.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.97/91.08 = 44.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.97x = 91.08 × 44.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.97x = 4,016.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016.63/65.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.89

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