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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.35, 98.26 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.35, 98.26 and 45.15 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.35 : 98.26 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.35/98.26 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.35x = 98.26 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.35x = 4,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,436.21/65.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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