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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.48, 98.28 and 45.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.48, 98.28 and 45.23 is: 67.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.48 : 98.28 = 45.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.48/98.28 = 45.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.48x = 98.28 × 45.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.48x = 4,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,444.71/65.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.88

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