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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.09, 89.82 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.09, 89.82 and 45.15 is: 62.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.09 : 89.82 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.09/89.82 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.09x = 89.82 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.09x = 4,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,055.37/65.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.31

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