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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.19, 89.94 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.19, 89.94 and 45.75 is: 63.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.19 : 89.94 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.19/89.94 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.19x = 89.94 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.19x = 4,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114.76/65.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.12

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