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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.02, 97.28 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.02, 97.28 and 45.66 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.02 : 97.28 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.02/97.28 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.02x = 97.28 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.02x = 4,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,441.80/65.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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