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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.25, 97.70 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.25, 97.70 and 45.95 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.25 : 97.70 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.25/97.70 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.25x = 97.70 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.25x = 4,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488.60/65.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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