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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.37, 97.94 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.37, 97.94 and 45.02 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.37 : 97.94 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.37/97.94 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.37x = 97.94 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.37x = 4,409.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,409.62/65.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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