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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.29, 97.98 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.29, 97.98 and 45.04 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.29 : 97.98 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.29/97.98 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.29x = 97.98 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.29x = 4,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,413.02/65.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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