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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.45, 98.03 and 60.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.45, 98.03 and 60.45 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.45 : 98.03 = 60.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.45/98.03 = 60.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.45x = 98.03 × 60.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.45x = 5,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,925.61/65.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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