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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.61, 90.45 and 51.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.61, 90.45 and 51.03 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.61 : 90.45 = 51.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.61/90.45 = 51.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.61x = 90.45 × 51.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.61x = 4,615.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,615.66/65.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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