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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.62, 98.48 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.62, 98.48 and 45.38 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.62 : 98.48 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.62/98.48 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.62x = 98.48 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.62x = 4,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469.02/65.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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