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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.45, 90.20 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.45, 90.20 and 45.74 is: 63.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.45 : 90.20 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.45/90.20 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.45x = 90.20 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.45x = 4,125.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.07/65.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.03

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