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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65, 97.46 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65, 97.46 and 45.74 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65 : 97.46 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65/97.46 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65x = 97.46 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65x = 4,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,457.82/65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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