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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 98.09 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 98.09 and 45.01 is: 67.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 98.09 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/98.09 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 98.09 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 4,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414.81/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.56

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