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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.11, 89.71 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.11, 89.71 and 45.67 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.11 : 89.71 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.11/89.71 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.11x = 89.71 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.11x = 4,097.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097.06/65.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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