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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.06, 97.64 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.06, 97.64 and 45.88 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.06 : 97.64 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.06/97.64 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.06x = 97.64 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.06x = 4,479.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479.42/65.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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