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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.50, 98.04 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.50, 98.04 and 45.11 is: 67.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.50 : 98.04 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.50/98.04 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.50x = 98.04 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.50x = 4,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422.58/65.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.52

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