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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.81, 90.72 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.81, 90.72 and 45.05 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.81 : 90.72 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.81/90.72 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.81x = 90.72 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.81x = 4,087.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.39/65.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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