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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.88, 90.83 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.88, 90.83 and 45.13 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.88 : 90.83 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.88/90.83 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.88x = 90.83 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.88x = 4,098.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,098.48/65.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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