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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.45, 98.16 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.45, 98.16 and 54.68 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.45 : 98.16 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.45/98.16 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.45x = 98.16 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.45x = 5,367.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,367.39/65.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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