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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.22, 89.88 and 45.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.22, 89.88 and 45.48 is: 62.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.22 : 89.88 = 45.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.22/89.88 = 45.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.22x = 89.88 × 45.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.22x = 4,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.74/65.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.68

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