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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.14, 97.61 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.14, 97.61 and 45.83 is: 68.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.14 : 97.61 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.14/97.61 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.14x = 97.61 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.14x = 4,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,473.48/65.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.68

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