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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.85, 99.01 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.85, 99.01 and 45.65 is: 68.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.85 : 99.01 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.85/99.01 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.85x = 99.01 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.85x = 4,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519.58/65.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.63

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