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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.27, 98.26 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.27, 98.26 and 45.11 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.27 : 98.26 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.27/98.26 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.27x = 98.26 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.27x = 4,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,432.90/65.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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