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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 89.92 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 89.92 and 45.52 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 89.92 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/89.92 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 89.92 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 4,093.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.16/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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