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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.09, 89.70 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.09, 89.70 and 45.35 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.09 : 89.70 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.09/89.70 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.09x = 89.70 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.09x = 4,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,068.29/65.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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