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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.69, 90.71 and 45.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.69, 90.71 and 45.01 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.69 : 90.71 = 45.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.69/90.71 = 45.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.69x = 90.71 × 45.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.69x = 4,082.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.86/65.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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